Linxia

Chapter 142, Goodbye

In the next few days, Fang Lin's family took his uncle, second uncle, cousin, sister and cousin to stroll around the city, which really broadened their horizons and made them feel a little shocked by the city.

Oh, there is one thing that Fang Lin found quite funny. That day, after listening to Liu Mazi's storytelling of the first chapter of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", Fang Chuanhui, Fang He, Fang Cao'er and Fang Xiaoxiao were fascinated and came back to ask him to find a book for them.

He had thought of giving it to them to kill some boring time in the evening, but he didn't expect that the four of them would be fascinated by it as soon as they saw it. Fang Chuanhui and Fang He could barely read, so they had to guess at some unfamiliar words, but they were still very interested in reading it. Fang Cao'er and Fang Xiaoxiao asked Fang Chuanhui and Fang He to read to them while reading. The four of them were so immersed in it that they were intoxicated and reluctant to leave even when they were asked to go out for a walk.

However, because of this, the four of them admired Fang Lin, who wrote this book, even more and regarded him as an idol. They felt close to him as peers, but also, because of his achievements, they respected and trusted him like an adult.

It is said that my eldest uncle Fang Boxian and my second uncle Fang Zhonggui had long treated Fang Lin as an adult when dealing with him.

In addition, the biggest feeling of my uncle, second uncle, cousin, sister and younger cousin was the food. It was more than one level higher than what they had in Xiaohe Village. They really felt that the third room was different, really drastically different.

……

On this day, Gu Yuyan and Shi Wenjun from Qinghuan Residence came to talk about the drama adaptation of Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

The two girls were so beautiful that Fang Chuanhui, Fang He, Fang Cao'er and Fang Xiaoxiao who were present at the time felt ashamed and did not dare to look up and look into their eyes. However, they loved the four girls so much that they gave them sachets as gifts.

"Mr. Fang's Romance of the Three Kingdoms Part I doesn't have many songs suitable for a fireworks show. I originally planned to use the chapter 'Beauty Trap', but the prefect said it was too highbrow. It would be better to change it to 'Passing Five Passes and Killing Six Generals' so that the people can come and watch and have fun together."

"This episode also has its own advantages. When the people can watch it together and participate in it, it will surely be very lively."

"Thank you for the information, ladies. I will definitely go and see it then."

Gu Yuyan and Shi Wenjun didn't sit for long either. They came and left in a hurry.

After the two girls left, Fang Xiaoxiao asked, "Brother Linzi, what is a fireworks show? Is it about letting fireworks perform?"

She really couldn't imagine a scene where fireworks would perform, but the city was magical, so she was willing to believe in this possibility. It was probably similar to the idea that "the moon in the city is round, the air is sweet, and therefore anything can happen."

"Of course not." Fang Lin laughed dumbly. Although he had never seen a fireworks show, he knew that it was impossible to "let fireworks act". Not to mention this era, even in the previous life, it was difficult to reach the level of letting fireworks act. Even if it could be done, how much would it cost?

"It should still be people acting, just using fireworks to set the mood and create the atmosphere," he said.

In fact, this is true. In this era, fireworks technology has reached an unprecedented level, and various shapes and styles of fireworks can be mastered with ease, thus giving rise to a new way of playing with fireworks - fireworks show.

But it's not just that. Only when Fang Lin saw it in Japan did he realize that he still underestimated the creativity of people of that era.

……

Gu Yuyan and Shi Wenjun came to tell them that Fang Lin was one of the first people to know about it. It was a day later that the news spread throughout the city, and I don't know how many people were looking forward to it.

"Passing five passes and killing six generals" is a classic plot in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms that interprets Guan Yu's "righteousness". Those in the city who have seen or heard of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" plan to go and see it when they have time. By the way, the most interesting thing is that the people who are most enthusiastic about this are actually gang thugs.

Amidst everyone's attention, this day finally arrived, and the performance streets were packed with spectators.

Prefect Pu came out, but without keeping the audience in suspense, he just said a few words and then announced the start of the meeting.

Today's story is not only about 'passing five passes and slaying six generals', in fact, it is two stories, one is 'Yuan Benchu ​​was defeated and his generals were annihilated, Guan Yu hung up his seal and sealed the gold', the other is 'the man with beautiful beard rode alone for a thousand miles, Han Shouhou passed five passes and slayed six generals'.

On the stage, Guan Yu killed Yan Liang and Wen Chou... In the fighting scenes, people and fireworks blend together, emotions and scenery combine, and under the noisy fireworks, dragons and phoenixes dance, and meteors chase the moon, it is like a dream.

When Guan Yu hung up his seal and walked off the stage with his generals, the audience followed the troops and went to war. Surrounded by the audience, Guan Yu rode a real horse and a real car, moving forward along the street... There were constant fireworks and billowing smoke all around, creating a grand war atmosphere.

"I still underestimated it. In the fireworks show, the fireworks and drama were cleverly integrated to an incredible degree." Even with Fang Lin's perspective, he was shocked. Not only were the fireworks integrated, but the audience also participated. This advanced interactive mode was refreshing.

This is because he has lived two lives and is knowledgeable and experienced, let alone others.

Not to mention the people from the countryside like my eldest uncle Fang Boxian, my second uncle Fang Zhonggui, Fang Chuanhui, Fang He, Fang Caoer, Fang Xiaoxiao, etc., even most people in the city had never seen such a scene before. They watched intently, fully engaged.

On the stage, Liu Bei sent a messenger. After reading the letter, Guan Yu burst into tears and said, "It's not that I don't want to find my brother, but I don't know where he is. How can I give up my wealth and betray my old alliance?" He also said, "If a person has no beginning or end in this world, he is not a gentleman. I understood it when I came, and I must understand it when I leave... I would rather die than stay here."

"it is good!"

There were cheers everywhere.

All the preparations are about to reach a climax.

When Guan Yu bestowed gold and silver and ten beauties, he kept them in the inner room, left his seal hanging in the hall, and escorted Madam Gan and others away.

At this time, fireworks rose up, mainly clouds and mist, faintly mixed with fireworks, creating a sound of thunder, accompanied by rumbling sounds, and suddenly dark clouds gathered, and it was the eve of a thunderstorm, which seemed to indicate that the journey would be difficult.

The hearts of the crowds were tense as Guan Yu broke through the barrier. The crowds also joined in, and the scene became lively and grand, like a movie.

Five stages were set up along the way. Guan Yu passed through five passes and killed six generals, taking one city after another. At this time, the crowd had been completely immersed in the play. As a member of the army, they followed Guan Yu in a fierce battle with the enemy generals. Everyone was flushed and excited...

At this point, the climax has arrived, and the whole audience is boiling. The play and reality are blurred, and the audience is immersed in it. Is life a play? Are people in the play? It is impossible to tell.

Regardless of class, whether well-read or illiterate, or what is elegant or popular, at this moment, "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is combined with drama. The sparks created by the collision of this epic masterpiece and the pinnacle of art form, and the cultural charm it demonstrates, make everyone forget their identity and become crazy and insane.

Finally, with a rumbling sound, fireworks shot up into the sky. In the middle of the sky, the ammunition shot up was hidden in the water. When the fireworks scattered, water splashed everywhere, and raindrops filled the sky. In this environment, Guan Yu escorted Madam Gan away, submerged in the rain, and left successfully.

The drama has come to an end, but countless viewers are still immersed in it and unable to get out of it for a long time.

……

After watching the play, Fang Lin’s family, as well as their eldest uncle’s family, second uncle’s family and others, were still immersed in the shock on their way back.

"This fireworks show is just different. It's so exciting to watch it." Father Fang sighed.

"Yes, I just rushed forward and knocked down a soldier." Uncle Fang Boxian said with a smile.

Second uncle Fang Zhonggui also responded: "Lin Zishu is also well written."

The adults had good self-control and walked out gradually. However, Fang Chuanhui, Fang He, Fang Caoer, and Fang Xiaoxiao were still thinking about it and did not say anything.

To be honest, the biggest shock they got from coming to the provincial capital this time was not material, but spiritual. Compared with the provincial capital, Xiaohe Village was really like a desert spiritually, and Fang Lin's letter was the only window.

In fact, this is also because of the background of the times. Capitalism was in its infancy and ideas were gradually opening up. Huai'an Prefecture was also the forefront of opening up in the Jianghuai region. This extreme contrast made them feel this way.

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After watching the fireworks show, the bookstore branch was about to open, and the eldest uncle Fang Boxian and the second uncle Fang Zhonggui also asked to leave.

The night before leaving, Fang Lin's family prepared a sumptuous meal with wine and meat.

"Linzi." Second uncle Fang Zhonggui poured wine for Fang Lin: "It's not easy for you to work hard. You have some property and you still remember your cousins. Maybe this is nothing to you, but for Hezi and others, it has changed their lives. I would like to thank you here."

The eldest uncle Fang Boxian also picked up the bowl: "Uncle is not good at speaking and can't say anything. I would like to thank you, Linzi, on behalf of Chuanhui." Fang Chuanhui and Fang He, the two parties involved, also stood up and picked up their bowls.

"No, Uncle, Uncle Two, Chuanhui, and Hezi are all my brothers. Compared to outsiders, I can trust my family more."

Fang Lin stood up and drank some wine, then said, "Don't worry, uncle and second uncle, I will take care of Chuanhui and Hezi. There are places to stay in the store and there are also houses for rent nearby. If you have any problems, you can come to Xuan Mo Zhai to find me, or you can come here to find my parents."

The branch store had a large bunk bed, and Fang Chuanhui and Fang He could sleep there normally, but wouldn't it be more convenient to have a more private place? Fang Lin found a place for the two of them, which was not too far from the two branches. There were two rooms, one for sleeping and one for the kitchen. The rent was paid by the eldest and second uncles, and he didn't insist on doing it for them.

——Giving Fang Chuanhui and Fang He a job in the bookstore was already a great favor, and they also helped find this very cost-effective house. If they also help pay the rent... If you help too much at one time, it will be easy for people to take it for granted. Besides, the eldest uncle's and the second uncle's families are not short of this money. It's for emergency assistance, not for poverty alleviation!
"Linzi, you are very thoughtful." Second uncle Fang Zhonggui said, and then looked at Fang's father and mother: "Third brother, sister-in-law, my family in Xiaohe Village before... I did something wrong, I am here to apologize to you."

"What did you say, brother?"

"Yeah, it's all in the past, and I don't take it to heart."

The background of parting, coupled with this frank and heart-to-heart communication, made the atmosphere during the meal even more harmonious.

Fang Caoer and Fang Xiaoxiao also said the same thing.

"Uncle San, Aunt San, I'm sorry to bother you these days. Every day is like Chinese New Year."

"Yes, we listened to storytelling and watched fireworks. Brother Linzi also bought us a lot of food...Fucheng is even better than what Sister Yuyu said. When I go back to the village, I will tell Niuniu, Yaya, and Xiuxiu about it. They will definitely envy me!"

Fang Lin touched Fang Xiaoxiao's head and said to his second uncle Fang Zhonggui, "Who knows how the world will change in the future. Sister Cao'er and Xiaoxiao are both smart and capable. Second uncle, don't look down on them."

Now he has only taken the first step and earned the first pot of gold, which can be regarded as a small capitalist. After accumulating for another one, two or three years, he will expand his business in the future and open factories, fleets, textile factories, etc. He still needs to mix in some local people for peace of mind. To some extent, Xiaohe Village is a talent reserve for him.

Second uncle Fang Zhonggui was a smart man and understood the hidden meaning.

He immediately decided to pay more attention to his two daughters and treat them better in the future. Originally, he was already considering Fang Cao'er's marriage, but now he planned to discuss it with his eldest daughter and see what she thought about postponing it. Otherwise, if she really had the opportunity to come to the city in the future, it would be bad for her to be hindered by her husband's family.

The meal lasted for a long time before it ended, and my uncle, second uncle and others went to the inn.

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Inn.

My second uncle Fang Zhonggui and his son Fang He shared a room.

"Hezi, you have been in the city for some time. What do you think of it?" Fang Zhonggui asked.

"Good, it feels good everywhere." Fang He said, "Thanks to my cousin, I can come to the city. Otherwise, I stayed in Xiaohe Village and never saw the outside world. I feel like I have lived my whole life in vain."

"Yes, it was only when I arrived in the capital that I realized what the outside world was like. It's not the same in the village. It looks stable, but in fact, it will be like that for the rest of your life."

Fang Zhonggui sighed, "Besides, this world is like this, with disasters everywhere. When disasters hit other places, taxes are imposed on us. It's hard to make a living from the land! Dad is gone, so I hope you can get out and stay in the city."

"Your cousin is awesome, follow him and work hard."

To be honest, before coming to the capital, he had overestimated Fang Lin as much as possible, but after seeing and hearing what he heard in the capital, he found that he had still underestimated him. Not only in his career, but also in his interpersonal relationships and other things, he was flawless and he felt he couldn't see through him.

"I remember, Dad."

"There are still some things I want to remind you of."

Fang Zhonggui stared at his son's eyes seriously and warned him, "Don't think that you are a relative and want to take advantage of him. You should solve the problems you can solve by yourself. Don't go to your cousin unless you encounter any urgent matters. Don't take advantage of him when you ask for help. Don't let others advance money to help you. Go to their house to thank them afterwards and buy some things to visit your uncle and aunt."

He said earnestly, "If you only take advantage of others without any gratitude, your uncle is honest and may not say anything; your mother is sharp-tongued but kind-hearted, so she may just say a few words. But your cousin may not say anything if he takes advantage of you for the first time; but he will distance himself from you if he takes advantage of you for the second time; and if it happens for the third time, he will dig a hole for you and make you spit out twice as much. Remember, don't rely on your relationship and know your limits."

Fang He had been studying for almost a year, and after experiencing the small society of the school, he was no longer the silly, face-conscious child he used to be. He nodded carefully after hearing this: "Dad, I remember all this."

……

My uncles Fang Boxian and Fang Chuanhui were also talking about this.

"Work hard and listen to your cousin."

"Got it, Dad. I will work hard and try to bring my elder brother, younger sister, and you all over in the future."

"It's enough if you have this intention. The city looks good, but it's not that easy. It's only because Linzi is blocking in front that you can work safely."

Fang Boxian was honest, but he was not stupid. He told his son, "You are clever, but no matter how clever you are, can you compare to your cousin? Follow Linzi, put aside your cleverness, and don't mind if you suffer some losses. Linzi will never really let you suffer any losses. Even if you suffer a loss for a while, he will make it up to you later... Linzi is not the kind of person who would cheat his own family."

He doesn't understand much, but he knows a simple truth: if he believes that he can deal with someone, he should be sincere and do good to him, and he will not suffer any big loss.

Fang Chuanhui didn't expect that his father, who was usually taciturn, could speak such a profound truth. He felt deep love from his father and nodded, "Dad, I'll remember it."

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The next day, Fang Lin's family, as well as Fang Chuanhui and Fang He who stayed behind, went to say goodbye to their eldest uncle Fang Boxian, second uncle Fang Zhonggui, Fang Caoer and Fang Xiaoxiao.

Fang Lin's family would not let them go back empty-handed, so they brought them bags and packages, not only for them, but also many gifts for other members of the Fang family. They also contacted a reliable caravan and paid the toll.

"Be careful on the road!"

"When you arrive at Xiaohe Village, write a letter to let us know you are safe."

"In the package at the bottom, there is money for Cao'er and Xiaoxiao."

……

He sent them out of the city, waved goodbye to his eldest uncle Fang Boxian, his second uncle Fang Zhonggui, Fang Caoer, and Fang Xiaoxiao, and watched them go away with the caravan.

It was not the first time that they had hurriedly met and parted. Fang Lin's family was much better, but Fang Chuanhui and Fang He, who were away from their families and alone, felt a little nervous.

"Don't miss home. Just treat Third Uncle's place as your home and come here often."

"Yes, there are only a few months left before the Chinese New Year. Let's see if we can go back when the time comes. Even if we don't go back this year, we should go back again next year or the year after next. Then we can go together..."

Now that Fang Lin's family is rich, they don't care about the travel expenses. Not to mention that Xiaohe Village is far away and the road is difficult and arduous. Escaping famine has its difficulties and traveling has its tiring ways, but as long as you pay enough money, you can enjoy the journey.

After putting away our sadness, we returned to the city together and faced life again. The sun was rising slowly in the sky, and it was another new beginning.

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(End of this chapter)